United States of America: News

02 May 2024

Sidhu Moose Wala

'Goldy Brar is alive': US police dismiss gangster's death reports

The police in the United States have denied reports that Goldy Brar, the prime suspect in the murder case of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moose Wala, was on Wednesday killed in a shootout in Fresno, California.

01 May 2024

S Jaishankar

Representatives from 10 countries to meet BJP leaders today 

Representatives of 18 political parties from 10 countries will meet with Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president JP Nadda, Minister of External Affairs S Jaishankar, and Union Minister of Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw in New Delhi on Wednesday.

01 May 2024

Florida

How Florida's near-total abortion ban will affect other American states

Florida, United States has recently introduced a comprehensive abortion ban, marking a significant shift in the state's healthcare landscape.

01 May 2024

Sidhu Moose Wala

Sidhu Moosewala murder mastermind Goldy Brar killed in US: Report

Goldy Brar, the prime suspect in the murder case of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moose Wala, has been killed in the United States, according to local media reports.

01 May 2024

Google

Google sued for copyright infringement by artists in US

A group of artists, including photographer Jingna Zhang, and illustrators Sarah Andersen, Jessica Fink, and Hope Larson, have initiated legal proceedings against Google.

01 May 2024

US State Department

US reacts to report on Pannun assassination plot

The United States is "regularly working" with India in its investigation into the allegations related to the plot to assassinate pro-Khalistan leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a US State Department official said.

01 May 2024

Columbia University

Police begin clearing occupied building at Columbia University, arrest protesters 

New York City police officers were called in to Columbia University on Tuesday evening to disperse a protest staged by pro-Palestinian students.

30 Apr 2024

Meta

Meta spent record $7.6 million on lobbying in Q1 2024

Meta has set a new record by spending $7.6 million, on lobbying the US government in the first quarter of 2024.

30 Apr 2024

San Francisco

Mint Butterfield kidnapping: Valet charged with unlawful intercourse with minor

Christopher "Kio" Dizefalo, a 26-year-old valet worker, is facing charges related to his alleged involvement with Mint Butterfield, the 16-year-old child of Stewart Butterfield, co-founder of Slack.

MEA responds to report linking India and Pannun's 'assassination' plot

The Ministry of External Affairs on Tuesday commented on a report by The Washington Post, stating that it contains "unwarranted...unsubstantiated imputations" in connection with the alleged involvement of Indian agents in the plot to kill pro-Khalistan leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun.

29 Apr 2024

Ford

Ford's BlueCruise hands-free system under US scanner after fatal accidents

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), a division of US's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, has launched an investigation into Ford's autonomous driving system, BlueCruise.

29 Apr 2024

Electric Vehicles

Electric vehicle sales soar globally, dominating market in 2023

A recent study by the International Energy Agency (IEA) has revealed a significant global increase in electric vehicle (EV) sales, reaching nearly 140 million units in 2023.

29 Apr 2024

Joe Biden

Joe Biden 'most unpopular US President' in 7 decades

Ahead of the United States presidential polls slated to be held in November, President Joe Biden has emerged as the least favored president in seven decades, a recent Gallup poll has said.

29 Apr 2024

Harvard

Explained: Pro-Palestine agitation in US universities, protesters' demands

Protests intensified across college and university campuses in the United States Monday with agitators flying a Palestinian flag in a spot reserved for the American flag at Harvard University.

29 Apr 2024

Face ID

Why you should not use face, thumb to unlock phones

A recent ruling by the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals in California has ignited a debate on the legality and privacy implications of biometric phone unlocking.

28 Apr 2024

Health & Wellness

Celebrities investing in anti-aging stem cell treatments despite side effects

John Cleese, the acclaimed British actor and comedian, publicly disclosed his use of experimental anti-aging treatments.

28 Apr 2024

TikTok

India's action on TikTok could influence US litigation: FCC chief

India's action against TikTok might influence US courts, as ByteDance is expected to challenge the US move to ban its video-streaming service.

28 Apr 2024

Atlantic Ocean

Gold pocket watch of Titanic's wealthiest passenger sold for $1.2M

A gold pocket watch, once owned by the wealthiest passenger on the ill-fated RMS Titanic, has been sold for a record-breaking $1.2 million at an auction.

26 Apr 2024

Kim Kardashian

Kim Kardashian meets Kamala Harris to discuss criminal justice reform

Reality TV star Kim Kardashian met American Vice President Kamala Harris at the White House on Thursday.

26 Apr 2024

TikTok

ByteDance prefers TikTok shutdown rather than selling to US firms

ByteDance, the Beijing-based parent company of TikTok, has publicly announced its decision not to sell or divest from its US operations.

26 Apr 2024

Israel

Indian student at Princeton expelled for pro-Palestine protest

An Indian-origin student at Princeton University, Achinthya Sivalingam, was arrested and subsequently expelled following her participation in a pro-Palestine demonstration on campus.

26 Apr 2024

Slack

Slack co-founder Stewart Butterfield's teenage child reported missing

The 16-year-old child of tech industry giants Stewart Butterfield, co-founder of Slack, and Caterina Fake, founder of Flickr, has been reported missing.

25 Apr 2024

Manipur

'Biased': India trashes US report on 'rights abuse' in Manipur 

India on Thursday reacted sharply to the United States State Department's report which said that there were "significant human rights abuses" in Manipur after the outbreak of ethnic conflict in the state.

25 Apr 2024

Russia

Russia blocks UN resolution on preventing arms race in space

In a recent development, Russia has exercised its veto power to block a United Nations initiative aimed at preventing the escalation of a potential nuclear arms race in space.

25 Apr 2024

Columbia University

US universities swept by pro-Palestinian protests, several arrests made

Several people have been arrested after police quelled pro-Palestine protests at universities across the United States (US).

24 Apr 2024

Murder

US: MIT researcher sentenced to 35 years for murdering student

A 33-year-old former researcher at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) was on Tuesday sentenced to 35 years in prison for the murder of Kevin Jiang, a Yale University graduate student.

24 Apr 2024

Austria

Austrian firm to launch luxury submarine yacht for billionaires

Austrian firm Migaloo has announced plans to revolutionize luxury watercraft, with a unique hybrid of a superyacht and submarine, named M5.

This AI system can generate police reports from body cameras

Axon, a leading police contractor, and taser manufacturer in the US, has unveiled an innovative product named "Draft One."

24 Apr 2024

California

California is generating enough solar power to lower electricity bills

California, a US state that generates over a quarter of its electricity from solar power, is now experiencing an energy surplus.

24 Apr 2024

Robots

Throwflame's 'Thermonator' is a flamethrower-equipped robot dog: How it works

Throwflame, a tech company, has launched its latest product - a flamethrower-equipped robot dog named "Thermonator."

US FTC moves to ban non-compete agreements for most jobs

The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has taken a decisive step to ban most non-compete agreements.

24 Apr 2024

World

US: Tennessee lawmakers pass bill to allow armed teachers 

In the United States, Tennessee legislators have approved a controversial bill that would permit educators and school staff to carry concealed firearms on school property.

24 Apr 2024

Joe Biden

US Senate approves $95 billion aid package for Ukraine

The United States Senate has approved a $95 billion aid package intended for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan.

24 Apr 2024

TikTok

US Senate passes bill forcing ByteDance to sell TikTok

The US Senate has passed a bill that could force ByteDance, the China-based parent company of TikTok, to relinquish its ownership of the popular social media platform.

23 Apr 2024

Cybersecurity

Ransomware attack on UnitedHealth Group's subsidiary affects millions of Americans

UnitedHealth Group, a leading health insurance provider in the US, has confirmed a significant ransomware attack on its subsidiary, Change Healthcare.

23 Apr 2024

Amazon

Amazon discontinues Prime Air drone delivery service in California

Amazon has announced the cessation of its Prime Air drone delivery service in Lockeford, California.

23 Apr 2024

Manipur

US rights report on India cites 'significant' abuses in Manipur

There were "significant" human rights abuses in Manipur after the outbreak of ethnic conflict in the state, the United States State department said in its "Country Reports on Human Rights Practices."

23 Apr 2024

SpaceX

SpaceX reports highest worker injury rate in the industry

SpaceX, a prominent figure in the space industry, has reported an escalating worker injury rate for the second year running.

US House Speaker faces backlash over Ukraine aid package

United States (US) House Speaker Mike Johnson's endorsement of a $61 billion aid package for Ukraine has triggered a backlash from his Republican colleagues.

Ask Dalí: Spanish artist's AI persona responds via lobster telephone

Art enthusiasts visiting the Dalí Museum in St. Petersburg, Florida, can now interact with a digital representation of the famed Spanish surrealist artist Salvador Dalí.

Pentagon poured $53 billion into tech companies; backing AI innovations

The Pentagon is significantly investing in Big Tech and emerging Silicon Valley companies, specifically targeting artificial intelligence (AI) innovations.

22 Apr 2024

Health & Wellness

Zydus Lifesciences launches overactive bladder medication in the US

Zydus Lifesciences Ltd. has introduced a new medication for overactive bladder (OAB) treatment in the US.

22 Apr 2024

Colorado

Bird flu outbreak in US raises food safety fears

The United States is currently battling a bird flu outbreak that has affected numerous dairy cow herds across eight states.

22 Apr 2024

Tesla

Tesla slashes prices of cars globally amid falling sales

Tesla, the leading electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, has announced significant price cuts in several major markets including China, Germany, and the US.

22 Apr 2024

Benjamin Netanyahu

22 killed as Israel strikes Rafah; protesters demand Netanyahu's replacement

At least 22 Palestinians, including 18 children, were killed in an Israeli strike on Rafah overnight, health officials said on Sunday.

22 Apr 2024

TikTok

TikTok Shop expands with pre-owned luxury fashion in the UK

TikTok's e-commerce division, called TikTok Shop, is expanding its reach by launching a secondhand luxury fashion category in the UK.

CAA provisions may violate Indian Constitution: US Congressional report 

Some provisions of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA)—enacted in March—may contradict the Indian Constitution, a report by the Congressional Research Service (CRS), an independent research division of the United States's Congress has said.

21 Apr 2024

TikTok

US moves forward with revised bill to ban TikTok

The US House of Representatives has advanced a revised bill, that could potentially lead to the ban or mandatory sale of popular social media platform, TikTok.

20 Apr 2024

India

What is 'Blue Whale Challenge' linked to Indian student's death 

A 20-year-old Indian student studying at the University of Massachusetts was found dead in March.

20 Apr 2024

Tesla

Fast-charging stations for EVs expanding rapidly in the US

The US has experienced a significant increase in the number of public fast-charging stations for electric vehicles (EVs), with nearly 600 new stations activated in the first quarter of 2024.

19 Apr 2024

United Kingdom

Rising smartphone ownership among UK toddlers sparks concern

A quarter of three- and-four-year-olds in the United Kingdom have a smartphone, data from Ofcom, the country's communications regulator says.

19 Apr 2024

Iran

Israel 'launches missile attacks' on Iran's Isfahan

Israel conducted missile strikes on Iran early Friday morning (Mideast time), officials from the United States said.

ByteDance's AI homework helper app sees significant growth in US

Despite political obstacles, Chinese study apps, including ByteDance's Gauth, are making headway in the United States.

WHO expresses concern over bird flu's potential human transmission

The World Health Organization (WHO), on Thursday, raised serious concerns about the escalating transmission of the H5N1 bird flu virus to other species, including humans.

18 Apr 2024

Prince Harry

Prince Harry officially declares US as new home

Britain's Prince Harry has officially declared the United States of America his new domicile.

18 Apr 2024

TikTok

TikTok to penalize creators who repeatedly share 'problematic' content

In a move to create a safer environment for its users, especially teenagers, TikTok is increasing penalties for creators who disseminate "problematic" content.

18 Apr 2024

Kerala

Kerala: Bird flu reported in ducks in Alappuzha 

An outbreak of bird flu, specifically the H5N1 subtype of the Influenza A virus, has been confirmed in two different locations within Kerala's Alappuzha district.

18 Apr 2024

Elon Musk

US reacts to Musk backing permanent UNSC seat for India

The United States supports reforms in the United Nations, including the UN Security Council, US State Department Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel said in a press conference on Wednesday (local time).

17 Apr 2024

Green Card

3,505 days to get Green Card? What Indian techie claimed

An Indian tech professional, specializing in artificial intelligence (AI), has been granted permanent residency status in the United States after living and working there for nearly 10 years.

17 Apr 2024

Music Industry

Preservation: ABBA and Dixie Chicks join National Recording Registry

ABBA's Dancing Queen and Gene Autry's Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer are among the 25 songs that were inducted into the Library of Congress's National Recording Registry this year.

17 Apr 2024

Donald Trump

US: 7 jurors selected in Trump's hush-money criminal trial 

The landmark "hush-money" criminal trial of former United States President Donald Trump took a significant step forward on Tuesday with the commencement of jury selection.

16 Apr 2024

NASA

NASA identifies origin of space debris that damaged US home

NASA has confirmed the source of the mysterious debris that caused significant damage to a Naples, Florida home on March 8.

16 Apr 2024

Research

Fool's Gold reveals hidden lithium trace, new study finds

In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists have found traces of lithium (necessary for the world's energy transition) in pyrite, also known as Fool's Gold.

16 Apr 2024

Meta

Zuckerberg dodges personal liability in Meta addiction lawsuits in US

Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta Platforms Inc., has successfully avoided personal liability in approximately two dozen lawsuits.

16 Apr 2024

Amazon

Meet Wayne: The bad boss of US-based Amazon delivery drivers

Amazon delivery drivers in the US have turned to humor, as a means of expressing their dissatisfaction with demanding workloads.

16 Apr 2024

Joe Biden

US: Biden, wife release tax return, showing $620,000 in income

The 2023 tax returns of President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden reveal an income of approximately $620,000.

US Congressman raises concern over 'rising attacks' on Hindu temples

United States's Congressman Shri Thanedar has expressed his concern over the increasing number of attacks on Hindu temples in the country.

15 Apr 2024

Florida

US: Mystery of WWII veteran's murder solved after 50 years

The unsolved murder case of Hiram "Ross" Grayam, a World War II veteran and milkman in Florida, has finally been cracked after half a century.

14 Apr 2024

Health & Wellness

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals recalls India-made hypertension drug in the US

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals, a global pharmaceutical leader, has initiated a recall of 6,528 bottles of Diltiazem Hydrochloride in the United States. The medication is commonly used to treat hypertension.

14 Apr 2024

Apple

Apple denies breaching US court order in Epic Games lawsuit

Apple has denied allegations that it breached a court order related to its App Store practices.

13 Apr 2024

Ford

NHTSA is investigating Ford's recent fuel leak recall: Here's why

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in the US, has initiated an investigation into Ford's recent recall.

12 Apr 2024

Joe Biden

Biden urged to ban Chinese EV imports amid security concerns

Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown has called on US President Joe Biden, to take decisive action against the imports of Chinese electric vehicles (EVs), citing national security concerns.

12 Apr 2024

Inflation

Why gold and silver are trading at record high prices

Gold and silver prices soared to unprecedented levels on Friday, driven by strong US inflation data and rumors of a potential rate cut by the US Federal Reserve.

11 Apr 2024

Joe Biden

Biden considering Australia's plea to drop charges against WikiLeaks founder

President Joe Biden is reportedly considering Australia's request to end the US pursuit of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange (52).

11 Apr 2024

Japan

Google invests $1B in subsea cables to boost US-Japan connectivity

Google, the tech giant under Alphabet Inc., has committed a $1 billion investment to improve internet connectivity between the US and Japan.

11 Apr 2024

World

US astrology influencer worried about solar eclipse, kills partner, infant 

A 34-year-old astrology influencer from the United States stabbed her partner to death and threw her two children from a moving SUV because she was "worried about the end of the world with the eclipse."

10 Apr 2024

Ohio

Why Indian-origin students are dying in US; diaspora body explains 

The year 2024 has witnessed a disturbing surge in fatalities among Indian and Indian-origin students in the United States (US).